Monterey's Banding Together 2026 Music Festival Supports Community Services

Annual fundraiser features live music, family activities, and community booths to benefit mental health, substance use, and homeless programs.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Banding Together 2026 is an annual music festival in Monterey, California that raises funds for the essential programs of Community Human Services. This year's event on March 7th will feature live performances by DannyV, Rumba Madre, SEA.LVL, and Richie Cunning with DJBADDJ & Colton Bell, along with family-friendly activities, community booths, and interactive stations. Tickets are $35, with all proceeds directly supporting CHS's mental health, substance use, and homeless services across Monterey County.

Why it matters

The Banding Together festival brings the Monterey community together for a meaningful shared experience that supports critical local social services. In a region facing challenges with mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness, the funds raised help sustain important programs that provide vital resources and assistance.

The details

Banding Together 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the CA State Park Custom House Plaza in Monterey. Along with the live music lineup, the festival will offer family-friendly activities, community booths, and interactive stations for attendees of all ages. Tickets are required this year and are priced at $35, with all proceeds directly benefiting the programs of Community Human Services.

  • Banding Together 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The festival runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The players

Community Human Services

A non-profit organization that provides mental health, substance use, and homeless services across Monterey County.

DannyV

A musical performer scheduled to appear at the Banding Together 2026 festival.

Rumba Madre

A musical performer scheduled to appear at the Banding Together 2026 festival.

SEA.LVL

A musical performer scheduled to appear at the Banding Together 2026 festival.

Richie Cunning with DJBADDJ & Colton Bell

A musical performer scheduled to appear at the Banding Together 2026 festival.

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What’s next

Tickets for Banding Together 2026 are available on the event's Eventbrite page.

The takeaway

The Banding Together music festival is an opportunity for the Monterey community to support essential local social services through an afternoon of live music, family activities, and community connection.